CDI Strategies - Volume 7, Issue 10

Q&A: Obtaining documentation for patients' body mass index

May 9, 2013
Ask ACDIS

Q: I realize that if the body mass index (BMI) of a patient is documented by nurses and dieticians, it can be coded if the physician documents the clinical significance (i.e., morbid obesity).  However, if the BMI is documented by a patient care tech or nursing ward secretary in...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 7, Issue 9

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Welcome to the 2025/2026 Council term!

September 9, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education, Leadership Council

by Linnea Archibald

Welcome to the 2025/2026 Council term! It’s hard to believe, but this is our seventh Council term and I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next year. This year, we’ve welcomed more leaders into the Council ranks than ever before...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 7, Issue 9

Director’s Note: Deadline for paper-and-pencil CCDS exam today

April 25, 2013
ACDIS Guidance

More than 1,000 CDI professionals now hold the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification. ACDIS publishes the list of those who earned their certification on a quarterly basis. The latest list is available on the “...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 7, Issue 9

2025/2026 Leadership Council benefits

September 9, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

Whether you’re brand new to the ACDIS Leadership Council or you’re returning for your seventh term, we want to remind you of the full range of benefits that are available to you!Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 7, Issue 9

2025/2026 Leadership Council term participation requirements

September 9, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

Of course, while Council membership comes with a number of benefits, there are a few annual participation requirements all members must fulfill to remain active and in good standing in the Council.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 7, Issue 9

Local Chapter Events: Meetings slated for May, June

April 25, 2013
News

The following ACDIS local chapters have meetings coming up in May and the beginning of June. If you are interested in participating or joining, contact the chapter leaders listed below.

Massachusetts: Meets Thursday, April 25...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 7, Issue 9

Uncover the biggest documentation mysteries during CDI Week 2025, September 15-19

September 9, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education, Leadership Council

Every so often, usually in September, there is a detective case so great that it demands the greatest minds of the century (or industry) to solve… And that time is approaching: namely, CDI Week!

We invite you to join us September 15-19 for the mystery of the...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 7, Issue 9

New questions on clinical validation queries, outpatient, CDI competency

September 9, 2025
Ask ACDIS, Education, Leadership Council

One of the biggest benefits of Council membership is that it opens opportunities for collaboration and networking between members. You can always ask questions via the ACDIS Forum thread specifically for Council members...Read More »

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